Step 3: Neutralize. Create a thick paste out of baking soda and water. Apply to the spill to absorb it. Wait 1 or 2 minutes. Wipe up the mixture with paper towel and immediately put the soiled paper towel in the plastic bag. Apply another layer of the baking soda paste.
Causes of Bare Spots in the Lawn. Bare spots in your lawn can be the result of heavy foot traffic (causing soil compaction), drought, disease, chemical burn and weed or insect infestation. Before beginning repairs, you need to determine the source of your problem.
Grubs are difficult to see until they have damaged the lawn extensively. Dead spots in your lawn are frustrating and can have many different causes. Grubs, or beetle larvae, can make a home in your grass without you even knowing it. These grubs feast on the grass roots while they mature. As a result, your grass will suffer from lack of water and its roots will be damaged.